Iran: Market for Coated Printing and Writing Papers 2024

Market Size for Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Iran

The Iranian market for coated printing and writing papers shrank remarkably to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption saw a deep downturn. Coated printing and writing paper consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Coated Printing and Writing Papers in Iran

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production continues to indicate a mild reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Exports from Iran

In 2022, shipments abroad of coated printing and writing papers decreased by X% to X tons, falling for the fourth consecutive year after five years of growth. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate measured growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Iraq (X tons) was the main destination for coated printing and writing paper exports from Iran, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, coated printing and writing paper exports to Iraq exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turkey (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Georgia (X tons), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Iraq totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and Georgia (X% per year).

In value terms, Iraq ($X) remains the key foreign market for coated printing and writing papers exports from Iran, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tajikistan ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Turkey, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Iraq amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Tajikistan (X.7% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for coated printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tajikistan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Turkey ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Tajikistan (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Coated Printing and Writing Papers

Imports into Iran

In 2022, the amount of coated printing and writing papers imported into Iran reduced sharply to X tons, with a decrease of X% on 2021 figures. In general, imports saw a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, coated printing and writing paper imports contracted dramatically to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports faced a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports attained the maximum at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X tons) constituted the largest coated printing and writing paper supplier to Iran, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, coated printing and writing paper imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, South Korea (X tons), fivefold. The United Arab Emirates (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of coated printing and writing papers to Iran, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (X% per year) and the United Arab Emirates (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for coated printing and writing papers amounted to $X per ton, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Finland ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Finland (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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